Converting Light stand into Boom ??

[lucey]

Has anyone converted a light stand into a boom. Is there a grip you can screw onto the stand to hold your boom without buying a true boom ?

 

[j]

You mean like a Cardelini?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/161531-REG/Matthews_420101_Matthellini_Clamp_3_.html

 

[Jeff Anderson]

or this?

http://www.boom-buddy.com/

 

[lucey]

Any other ideas ??